CLASS II Drug recall · Reported 27 Jul 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
3.5 mcg/mL Fentanyl Citrate and 0.0625%Bupivacaine HCl recalled
Pharmedium Services is recalling 3.5 mcg/mL Fentanyl Citrate and 0.0625%Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) in 0.9% Sodium, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 5 May 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
Recall details
- Recall number
- D-1417-2016
- FDA event ID
- 74057
- Recalling firm
- Pharmedium Services, Lake Forest, IL
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 5 May 2016
- FDA classified
- 16 Jul 2016
- Reported
- 27 Jul 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Particulate Matter
- Drug class
- Pain Medication
Timeline
| 5 May 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 16 Jul 2016 | Classified by FDA | +72 days |
| 27 Jul 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +11 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Presence of Particulate Matter: API contaminated with glass particulate was used to produce sterile injectable drugs.
Product as listed by the FDA
3.5 mcg/mL Fentanyl Citrate and 0.0625%Bupivacaine HCl (Preservative Free) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 125 mL in 150 mL Baxter Intravia Bag, Service Code 2K8470, Rx Only, Compounded by PharMEDium Services, LLC, Memphis, TN 36141, NDC 61553-470-30
Where it was distributed
Nationwide
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Presence of Particulate Matter: API contaminated with glass particulate was used to produce sterile injectable drugs.
Which lots are affected?
Lot Number 160390336M , Exp. Date 5/9/2016 ; Lot Number 160530318M , Exp. Date 5/23/2016 ; Lot Number 160600347M , Exp. Date 5/30/2016 ; Lot Number 160750243M , Exp. Date 6/14/2016 ; Lot Number 160760164M , Exp. Date 6/14/2016 ; Lot Number 160830228M , Exp. Date 6/22/2016 ; Lot Number 160890224M , Exp. Date 6/28/2016 ; Lot Number 160960242M , Exp. Date 7/5/2016 ; Lot Number 160970140M , Exp. Date 7/6/2016 ;
Where was it sold?
Nationwide
What should I do if I have it?
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
74 other products · FDA event 74057This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is 2 mcg/mL Fentanyl Citrate and 0.16% Bupivacaine HCl recalled.
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